| Throughout the years there have been several | | | | healing. |
| myths about the causes of acne that have | | | | |
| created more confusion than an answer to the | | | | Don't pop those pimples! The general belief |
| real cause of this devastating skin | | | | that popping pimples will help them clear up |
| condition. Having a clear understanding about | | | | more quickly is just another common acne |
| the causes of acne is a very important part | | | | myth. While popping your pimples can, in a |
| in the battle against this skin problem. | | | | way, make them seem less noticeable, in the |
| However, knowing about what doesn't cause | | | | end this practice can actually prolong the |
| acne can be just as important as what causes | | | | healing process. The reason of this |
| it. So, it is important to learn about some | | | | consequence is that when you pop a pimple |
| of the common myths surrounding acne to get | | | | you're actually pushing the bacteria from it |
| rid of the misconceptions they provoke wich | | | | deeper into the skin, as a result this causes |
| could lead you into the wrong path towards | | | | the surrounding area to become red and |
| recovery. | | | | irritated. And although there are some |
| | | | devices (such as blackhead extractors) that |
| Let's start with the "Tan Myth". Many people | | | | can help pop your pimples without causing |
| have been told that acne can be cleared up by | | | | this side effect, they are not a safe |
| the application of a tan. Although a tan may | | | | recommedation either for they can cause the |
| help cover the redness caused by acne, in | | | | formation of scars. |
| reality it won't heal or prevent it after | | | | |
| all. The are many risks involved with getting | | | | Another myth that you might have heard about |
| a tan. When you mix tanning beds and the sun, | | | | acne involves the use of makeup and shaving. |
| there's a great possibility of damaging your | | | | They say that if you want to have a clear |
| skin. So, this is a complete myth - a tan is | | | | healthy skin, you must not wear makeup or |
| not a solution for acne; this could only | | | | shave. But the fact of the matter is: there |
| cause more problems to your skin condition | | | | is not a problem in using products that are |
| than helping it cure. | | | | noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. These types |
| | | | of products are designed to avoid the |
| Another myth that you might have taken as a | | | | clogging of pores and cause breakouts. |
| fact has to do with washing your face. If you | | | | Nowadays, there are also some concealers |
| have been washing your face several times a | | | | containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid |
| day hoping to reduce the number of breakouts | | | | in them which are especially created to help |
| you usually experience then you are taking | | | | fight acne. |
| part of a myth. I'm not saying that this | | | | |
| natural skin care treatment is bad, not at | | | | The above are but a small number of myths |
| all. In fact, washing your face helps get rid | | | | related to acne and its causes. To be able to |
| of oil and excess dirt, and removes dry skin | | | | treat acne, it is important to learn about |
| (which can clog pores and cause acne). | | | | its possible causes beforehand. Having this |
| However, the problem comes when you start | | | | knowledge will give you a better idea of |
| washing your face too often. Over washing | | | | what's best for the type of acne you suffer. |
| your face can remove some of the essential | | | | However, in case you are not sure regarding |
| oils found in your skin; and doing so will | | | | your acne causes and what treatment could be |
| cause your face to become especially dry and | | | | the best to treat it, you are more than |
| irritated. It doesn't mean that these effects | | | | advised to consult a dermatologist for the |
| will cause acne directly but they undoubtedly | | | | best medical attention. |
| will contribute to keep your acne from | | | | |